1986 Ford Tempo LX 2dr Coupe
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1st Ford Tempo sedan by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Tempo -- 10-31-2009 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Tempo (14918941774) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Early Ford Tempo by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Tempo rear (14919514953) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1986 Ford Tempo LX 2dr Coupe is a 2.3-liter inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,976 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The Tempo measures 176.0 inches long on a 99.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,339 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,976 ($26,617 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent -- MacPherson strut, lower lateral link triangulated by the front anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent "Quadralink" -- coil-over MacPherson strut, two parallel lower lateral control links, and a radius rod per side |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 9.3 in (236 mm) vented disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176 in |
| Width | 68 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,339 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54 in |
| Hip Room Front | 48 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 48 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1986 Ford Tempo LX 2dr Coupe with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Ford TEMPO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
NHTSA campaign 07E064000
31 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Ford TEMPO
Owner Complaints
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Ford TEMPO (2 mention a crash, 11 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Hydraulic | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1986 FORD TEMPO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.